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Parse ODT File Online as well as Extract Text or Images via Python

Develop powerful Python based ODT document parser utility application. Code listed for ODT document images and text extraction through Python.

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Parse ODT Document via Online App

  1. Import ODT file to parse by uploading it.
  2. Do it by clicking inside the drop area via drag and drop of parser app.
  3. Depending on the size of ODT file and internet speed wait for few seconds.
  4. Click the ‘Parse Now’ button to parse document.
  5. Download the parsed files to view instantly.

Extract Text from ODT File via Python

  1. Reference APIs within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Words )
  2. Define Nodes to include in Text Extraction process
  3. Include or exclude first and last nodes
  4. Extract content in specified Nodes
  5. Create a separate ODT document for extracted text
  6. Code listed in extract_content function.
 

Code example in Python to extract ODT document text

 

Extract Images from ODT File via Python

  1. Reference APIs within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Words )
  2. Images stored in Shape nodes of Document object
  3. To select all Shape nodes, Use Document.get_child_nodes method
  4. Loop through resulting node collections
  5. If Shape.has_image returns true.
  6. Use Shape.image_data property to extract image data.
  7. Save image data to a file
 

Code example in Python to extract ODT document Images

 
 

Develop ODT File Parser Application via Python

Need to develop a ODT parser app or utility? With Aspose.Words for Python via .NET a child API of Aspose.Total for Python via .NET , any python developer can integrate the above API code within its document parser application. Powerful Python library allows programming any document parsing solution to extract images as well as text. Moreover it can support many popular formats including ODT format.

Python utility to process ODT file for parser app

There are alternative options to install “ Aspose.Words for Python via .NET ” or “ Aspose.Total for Python via .NET ” onto your system. Please choose one that resembles your needs and follow the step-by-step instructions:

System Requirements

  • Python 3.5 or later is installed
  • GCC-6 runtime libraries (or later).
  • Dependencies of .NET Core Runtime. Installing .NET Core Runtime itself is NOT required.
  • For Python 3.5-3.7: The pymalloc build of Python is needed.

    For more details please refer to Product Documentation .

FAQs

  • Can I use above Python code in my application?
    Yes, you are welcome to download this code and utilize it for the purpose of developing Python-based document parser application. This code can serve as a valuable resource to enhance the functionality and capabilities of your projects in the domain of backend document processing such as reading nodes and loading the document for text and images extraction.
  • Is this online document parser App work only on Windows?
    You have the flexibility to initiate parsing documents at any device, irrespective of the operating system it runs on, whether it be Windows, Linux, Mac OS, or Android. All that's required is a contemporary web browser and an active internet connection.
  • Is it safe to use the online app for parsing ODT document?
    Of course! The output files generated through our service will be securely and automatically removed from our servers within a 24-hour timeframe. As a result, the display links associated with these files will cease to be functional after this period.
  • What browser should to use App?
    You can use any modern web browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Safari for online ODT document parser. However, if you're developing a desktop application, we recommend using the Aspose.Total document processing API for efficient management.

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What is ODT File Format?

ODT is a file format used for storing documents in the Open Document Format (ODF). ODT stands for Open Document Text. It is the default file format for word processing documents created by applications such as LibreOffice, OpenOffice, and Apache OpenOffice.

ODT files are based on XML, which is a markup language used for organizing and structuring data. They are designed to be an open and interoperable format, allowing users to create, edit, and share documents across different software applications and platforms.

The ODT format supports a wide range of features and formatting options commonly found in word processing documents. It includes support for text styling, paragraphs, tables, images, hyperlinks, headers and footers, footnotes, and more. ODT files can also contain embedded objects and multimedia elements.

One of the key advantages of the ODT format is its compatibility with different software applications. Users can create an ODT document in one word processing application and open it in another without losing formatting or content. This promotes collaboration and ensures that documents can be accessed and edited by users who may be using different software.

ODT files can be easily converted to other popular document formats, such as Microsoft Word’s DOCX format or PDF, for wider compatibility and sharing purposes. Additionally, the ODT format is designed to be future-proof, allowing for long-term preservation and accessibility of documents.